How long would this take ?

[c9aan]

I am looking to get my piston rings , timing chain and valve seals changed on my r56 works

would any of you have a rough idea of time please

[badwolf340]

Are you sure you need them replaced ?

[c9aan]

Good morning,
All I know is the car is smoking a lot once hot , its since I went the decat and map route . Do we have anyone on here who could check it out instead of opening its heart up

[stoney]

Soeak witth douglas at B+M he may have a camrea to checknit out sounds like it may need a de coke if you only doing short trips

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[c9aan]

thanks for your help

[badwolf340]

Basics need checked first ..is it running ok at idle any smoke or roughness ? Spark plugs ok ? No air leaks ,if all ok compression test (dry then wet ) cylinder leakage test would then determine if any leaks and from where (giving you guidance where to focus work) but if in dought give B&M a shout ,Douglas will keep you right

[c9aan]

power fine , idle ok, but its smoking like mad when hot you really notice it when your driving slow and start stopping ie at the lights. No roughness the car is driving great loads of pops and bangs but loads of smoke . The smoke seems to be only when driving slow 20/40 mph range.

Will try and get the tests done you suggested

Thanks
Mark.

[MINI William]

Why not speak to Douglas @ B&M and see what he advises

[badwolf340]

power fine , idle ok, but its smoking like mad when hot you really notice it when your driving slow and start stopping ie at the lights. No roughness the car is driving great loads of pops and bangs but loads of smoke . The smoke seems to be only when driving slow 20/40 mph range.

Will try and get the tests done you suggested

Thanks
Mark.
Also check does it smoke more on over run (valve stem seals) ? And colour of smoke blueish (oil) black (running rich) white (water) ?

[Blueboy]

Bruces Clubman does this ever since he got decat, only when sitting in traffic or idling, he was told this was a result of it. He is going to get it de coked before its sold. Car runs correct in every other way

[c9aan]

Its only at idle and slow speed yes its blue ish in colour

[c9aan]

That's the r56 booked in to have the engine rebuilt next week spoke with Douglas and its looking like piston rings and the valve seals , plus a decoke and a few other parts to change .

[MINI William]

Great news

[c9aan]

yes for the car not my pocket lol. but at least it will be fixed